“The preliminary investigation reveals this appears to be a tragic accident,” Johnston said of Wednesday's incident.

Johnston said it is believed the man was discovered a couple minutes after the accident by another worker, but the worker did not witness the accident.

A hydraulic rescue tool had to be used to extricate the victim, Johnston said. The man was immediately transported to Allegiance Health by Jackson Community Ambulance.

Johnston said the man was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital.

Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified of Wednesday's accident, as with all work-related deaths, to perform an investigation, Johnston said. Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety is also conducting its own investigation.